Churning Out of Diabetes Management
Rylie Lillibridge
May 22, 2026
Insurance churn leaves diabetic patients uninsured and unmedicated, leading to worse health outcomes and disease management.
Closing the Distance Between Public Health and the Public
Monica L. Wang
May 21, 2026
Public health doesn't have a messaging problem. It has a proximity problem, rooted in the gap between lived experience and evidence.
Head Above Water
Abby Varker
May 20, 2026
Swimming lessons are a key protector against drowning, but unequal access leaves some children more vulnerable than others. (From 2024)
Massachusetts Medicaid Dental Benefits: What Is at Stake? Â
Ashwini Ranade, Astha Singhal
May 19, 2026
Projected cuts under the OBBBA will roll back adult dental coverage, pushing patients from preventive care to costly emergency departments.
Energy Drinks: An Unrestricted Market for Teens
Farah Nimeri
May 18, 2026
Adolescents who consumed energy drinks daily were more likely to report alcohol consumption, vaping, and violent behaviors.
Minimal Increases, Maximal Impact
Rylie Lillibridge
May 15, 2026
Recent research shows that just a 10% increase in state minimum wage would bring over 58,000 households out of food insecurity.
Driving Care: How Transportation Influences Health Outcomes
Priyanka Athalye
May 14, 2026
Delays in care due to insufficient transportation increase mortality risk by 80% among people with diagnosed chronic health conditions.
Grass Is Always Greener
Sean Hagan
May 13, 2026
From increased risk of injury to toxic chemical exposure, the public health consequences of artificial turf fields are too deep to ignore. (From 2024)
Flip the Page, Protect Your Health
Farah Nimeri
May 12, 2026
Reading has many health benefits. But rates of reading for pleasure among U.S. adults have decreased by about 3% per year since 2004.